State of Virginia

States

The United States of America accepted Virginia as the 10th state to enter the union. Below, you will find the official state symbols and interesting facts about Virginia.

State Name:
Virginia

Abbreviation:
VA

Capital of Virginia State:
Richmond

Date of Statehood:
June 25, 1788

Virginia State Population:
7,567,465 (US Census 2005 estimate)

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Primary Agriculture:
Virginia ranks among the top 10 in the U.S. in tomatoes, tobacco, peanuts, summer potatoes, turkeys, apples, broilers, and sweet potatoes. Other crops include corn, vegetables, and barley. Famous for Smithfield hams. Virginia also has a large dairy industry.